PHI THETA KAPPA

Our Mission

The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders.

Advisors

Delores Loedel
Faculty, Accounting
France Magtira
Digital Marketing Coordinator / Associate Faculty, Communication Studies

Officers

Executive Phi Theta Kappa Board 2020-2021

President: Cherise Camacho
Executive Vice President: Nadine Orriss
Vice President of Records: Kristina Quandt
Vice President of Finance: To be announced!
Vice President of Service: Robert Bennett
Vice President of Public Relations: Brittany Engel
Vice President of Scholarship: Christopher Burroughs
Vice President of Fellowship: Arian Nazari
Honors in Action Chairs: Negar Farahbakhsh and Lauren DiPietro
College Project Chairs: Lorena Paringit and Michelle Hargrove

Membership Information

Who can be a member?

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an academic honors society; consequently, a competitive GPA is required. After completing no less than 12 units, students must have an overall GPA of 3.5 and above. Those who meet the standards are invited to join, but if a student believes he or she qualifies and did not receive a membership invitation, they should contact a PTK advisor. After completing the online application process and paying the membership fee, the student is officially a PTK member.

How to get involved?

Members can get involved by attending meetings, participating in PTK activities, and communicating with officers and advisors. Volunteer opportunities are organized, committees are formed to work on different projects, connections are made with fellow Phi Theta Kappans, and fun events are held both on and off campus. Members are encouraged to enrich their time at MiraCosta College by becoming involved in PTK.

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Video: Phi Theta Kappa Membership FAQs

Upcoming Events

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Application Workshop: Tue, Dec 8, 2020 6:00-7:00 p.m. (PST)
Our chapter, Alpha Chi Lambda, is co-hosting a Jack Kent Cooke (JKC) Scholarship Workshop. The Writing Center will be there also to help answer any questions you have about the application's essay portion. Please see the newsletter for the link or click here!
PTK Virtual Scholarship Event - Oct. 21st: Click here for Zoom Recording
This event focused on the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship, with Khadijah Bint and Nhi Tran (MCC/PTK alums and JKC scholars) as guests to speak about their experience applying and now as JKC scholars. In addition, the MiraCosta Scholarship Office discussed the scholarships that will be opening in the spring. Chris Burroughs presented information on the current PTK scholarships that are open. Scholarship-related questions were answered.
Volunteer Opportunity - Drive-Thru Farmers Markets:
Volunteer with PTK this semester at the MiraCosta Drive-Thru Farmers Markets. The dates are below and the time commitment is 11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Click here to sign up and mention PTK in the comments so we know how many from PTK will be there to volunteer. We will reach out to you to bring a chapter t-shirt for you to wear at the event.
- Tuesday, October 13 (San Elijo Campus - Parking Lot 2)
- Tuesday, October 27 (OCN Campus - Parking Lot 3C)
- Monday, November 9 (San Elijo Campus - Parking Lot 2)
- Tuesday, November 24 (OCN Campus - Parking Lot 3C)
- Monday, December 14 (San Elijo Campus - Parking Lot 2)

News

The 2019-2020 MiraCosta College Board of Trustees has received a 2020 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Board of Trustees Award! The award recognizes the Board’s continued support of its PTK chapter and the opportunities for leadership and professional development it has provided for students. Only four Boards of Trustees nationwide were selected for this honor.